Alta Good Deeds Foundation
The ALTA Good Deeds Foundation is a Washington, D.C.-based public charity formed in 2020. It provides charitable grants to 501(c)(3) organizations supported by title professionals, with the aim of helping them build and strengthen their local communities.
Alta Good Deeds Foundation at a glance
In short: Alta Good Deeds Foundation gave $279K across 45 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state Florida. 96% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $279,000
- +68.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 45
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,200
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $505,181
- +4.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 96% first-time grantees (43 of 45, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (10% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Alta Good Deeds Foundation
- How to Apply
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An individual working in the land title and settlement industry submits an application on behalf of a 501(c)(3) organization they support; ALTA membership is not required. Applicants must explain why they support the organization, how they have supported it within the past five years, and its impact on the local community. The application requests the organization’s mission, tax identification number, and annual operating budget, along with contact and other organization details. Applications must be complete to be considered, cannot be edited after submission, and are limited to one per applicant per application window. A recipient organization may not receive a second grant until more than two years have passed since its first grant.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are due January 31 and July 31. The Foundation states that it is accepting applications through July 31, 2026, and that applicants are notified of decisions within about two months of the deadline.
- Deadline
- Applications are due January 31 and July 31.
- Contact
Mailing address: 601 Pennsylvania Ave Nw 750N, Washington, DC 20004
Phone: (202) 296-3671
Website: https://altagooddeeds.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Alta Good Deeds Foundation
Who Alta Good Deeds Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was AARP Legal Counsel for the Elderly ($12K). Together the top 10 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
139 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 139 grants of 139 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation makes grants to local organizations across the United States. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Florida (10%), Pennsylvania (9%), and North Carolina, Indiana, and California (6% each).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Alta Good Deeds Foundation open to new grantees?
96%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 43 of 45 grantees (96%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 0% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $279K (2024). In 2024 it made 45 grants totaling $279K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AARP Legal Counsel for the Elderly Washington, DC | General Program Grant | $12,000 |
| Metropolitan Ministries Tampa, FL | General Program Grant | $7,500 |
| Volunteer Florida Foundation - Florida Disaster Fund Tallahassee, FL | General Program Grant | $7,500 |
| Ace the Stigma Charlotte, NC | General Program Grant | $6,000 |
| Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio (Convergence Columbus) Columbus, OH | General Program Grant | $6,000 |
| Ant's Army Charlestown, MD | General Program Grant | $6,000 |
| Baseballtown Charities Reading, PA | General Program Grant | $6,000 |
| BBC2 Enterprise Inc Monroeville, PA | General Program Grant | $6,000 |
| Bloomin' Boutique Oregon City, OR | General Program Grant | $6,000 |
| Central Indiana Realtist Association Indianapolis, IN | General Program Grant | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $505,181 | $330,059 | $334,592 | $279,000 | 45 |
| 2023 | $484,094 | $274,751 | $335,601 | $166,000 | 27 |
| 2022 | $521,998 | $267,102 | $380,475 | $150,000 | 23 |
| 2021 | $561,120 | $335,395 | $304,997 | $268,000 | 44 |
| 2020 | $501,138 | $508,752 | $17,045 | $5,000 | Total only |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to support the charitable efforts of title professionals as they build and strengthen local communities and exemplify the title industry’s values: “We Lead, We Deliver, We Protect.” It encourages support for organizations that benefit local communities and address housing affordability; eligible organizations are also encouraged to be nonpolitical and nonpartisan.
Its grantees’ work spans a range of community needs. For example, Metropolitan Ministries says its mission is to care for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The People Center says it provides a safe place for people to be heard and receive practical assistance. Other 2024 grantees describe work supporting single mothers, providing housing and counseling to veterans, helping families in need, and offering free clothing to young people.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation gave $279,000 through 45 grants. Individual awards ranged from $6,000 to $12,000, with a median of $6,000. Its largest listed grant was $12,000 to AARP Legal Counsel for the Elderly for a general program grant. Metropolitan Ministries and the Volunteer Florida Foundation–Florida Disaster Fund each received $7,500 for general program grants. Other 2024 recipients included Ace the Stigma, Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio, Baseballtown Charities, and Bloomin’ Boutique, each receiving $6,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Diane Tomb as president and Mary O’Donnell as chair. It also lists Aaron Davis, Steven Day, Wendy Ethen, Don Kennedy, and Richard H. Welshons as directors; Cornelia Horner as treasurer; and Deirdre Green as secretary. Bill Burding is listed as a director through 2024.
Alta Good Deeds Foundation is led by Diane Tomb, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Diane Tomb
President
President & CEO → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary O'Donnell
Chair
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Kennedy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard H. Welshons
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Day
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Davis
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Burding
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Ethen
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cornelia Horner
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deirdre Green
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Cynthia D. Blair (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Diedre Green (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Steve Gottheim (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Alta Good Deeds Foundation
How much does Alta Good Deeds Foundation give each year?
Alta Good Deeds Foundation gave $279K across 45 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $166K across 27 grants.
What is Alta Good Deeds Foundation's typical grant size?
Alta Good Deeds Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $6,200, across 45 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Alta Good Deeds Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Alta Good Deeds Foundation give grants?
Alta Good Deeds Foundation's top state is Florida, with 10% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (9%) and North Carolina (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (2 grants), Charlotte, NC (2 grants) and Baton Rouge, LA (2 grants).
Does Alta Good Deeds Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Alta Good Deeds Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (45 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Alta Good Deeds Foundation's largest grantees?
Alta Good Deeds Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include AARP Legal Counsel for the Elderly ($12,000), Metropolitan Ministries ($7,500) and Volunteer Florida Foundation - Florida Disaster Fund ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 10% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Alta Good Deeds Foundation?
Alta Good Deeds Foundation reported $505K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $330K.
What does Alta Good Deeds Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to support the charitable efforts of title professionals as they build and strengthen local communities and exemplify the title industry’s values: “We Lead, We Deliver, We Protect.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alta Good Deeds Foundation?
An individual working in the land title and settlement industry submits an application on behalf of a 501(c)(3) organization they support; ALTA membership is not required. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alta Good Deeds Foundation's EIN?
Alta Good Deeds Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2558405. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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